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Aspects of the gastrointestinal uptake and metabolism of luteolin derivatives from Artemisia afra aqueous extract (preclinical)
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of this study was to investigate the effect the plant matrix and the structure of the flavonoid (i.e. whether aglycone or glycoside) may have on the gastrointestinal uptake and metabolism of luteolin derivatives ... -
Aspects of the interrelation between hypertension and insulin resistance
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Conclusion of this study: These data suggest that 6 weeks of high-fat feeding induces hypertension but does not produce obesity, dyslipidemia and insulin resistance. However, this model may be useful in studying vascular ... -
Aspects of the interrelation between hypertension and insulin resistance: a preliminary study
(2009)Background: It is well known that some genetic factors and dietary factors, such as excessive salt intake and excessive caloric intake (resulting in obesity) are risk factors for hypertension. Fifty percent of all ... -
Aspects of the reproduction of male and female African penguins (Spheniscus demersus) with special reference to sperm biology and cryopreservation
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)In the marine environment, penguins have been described as curators and serve a critical role in ecological balance. The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) has undergone a rapid population decline, mainly due to ... -
Aspects of the reproductive physiology of male vervet monkeys maintained in a laboratory environment
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)In biomedical research limited use has been made internationally of African non-human primates. As a result, their reproductive physiology has been less well defined, when compared to the more commonly used macaque species. ... -
Aspirations and capabilities: the design and analysis of an action research project in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The central theme of the study is whether deliberate actions to realise aspirations can and would be likely to increase capabilities amongst the poor, and whether such attempts might reduce poverty. Capabilities are seen ... -
Aspirations, expectations and challenges of youth that have aged out of foster care in Bonteheuwel, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Foster care is perceived to be the best and most widely applied form of alternative care for children apart from their maternal home, because it most often occurs within the family context and is intended to offer safety ... -
Assessing and comparing the effectiveness of treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis between specialized TB hospital in-patient and general outpatient clinic settings within the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) is a growing threat globally. The large increase in the incidence and prevalence of MDR TB in South Africa in recent years has impacted on the way in which MDR TB ... -
Assessing beneficiary perceptions of the efficacy of RDP housing: A case study of housing projects in Nollothville, Northern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The Reconstruction Development Programme (RDP) housing program was instituted to provide South Africans with quality housing that meet their basic needs. For people, fortunate enough to receive RDP houses, numerous complaints ... -
Assessing community participation in rural development projects: A case study of CARE Zimbabwe's Small Dams Rehabilitation Project (SDRP) in Mushagashe
(University of the Western Cape., 2011)The study sought to evaluate the challenges and opportunities for effective community participation in rural development projects in Zimbabwe through one case-study, and in turn to test the credibility of the popularized ... -
Assessing different coal combustion residue backfill scenarios in opencast coal mines, Mpumalanga, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Coal-fired power stations produce large volumes of coal combustion residues (CCRs), which are disposed of in hold ponds or landfill sites. These ash storage facilities are limited in space and are approaching the end of ... -
Assessing educational resources and support services for learners with visual impairment in the mainstream junior schools in Eritrea
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)In Eritre4 the educational resources and support services for learners with visual impairment are not adequately addressed. The department for special education needs under the MOE is disorganized, and, ill-equipped with ... -
Assessing effectiveness of groundwater remediation technologies to a coastal aquifer within an urban environment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Reverse Osmosis technology as an example of ex-situ groundwater remediation technologies. The Cape Flats Aquifer System, an urban coastal system, was used as a case study. ... -
Assessing groundwater-surface water interaction as a decision-making tool licensing water use South Africa : case study area of Gevonden farm
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)Assessing groundwater-surface water interaction as a decision-making tool licensing water use South Africa: Case study area of Gevonden Farm is the title of the current study with the context that arises from the use of ... -
Assessing HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitude and perceived risks of professional nurses in a psychiatric hospital, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)As South Africa continues to experience the highest prevalence of HIV/AIDS globally, co-occurring mental illness poses challenges for public health. Mental illness has increased among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), ... -
Assessing hydrocarbon potential in cretaceous sediments in the Western Bredasdorp Sub-basin in the Outeniqua Basin South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The Bredasdorp Basin is one of the largest hydrocarbon producing blocks within Southern Africa. The E-M field is situated approximate 50 km west from the FA platform and was brought into commission due to the potential ... -
Assessing hydrogeological characteristics to establish influence of aquifer-river interaction in non-perennial river systems, Heuningnes catchment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over half of total flows in the global river network are composed of non-perennial rivers. This indicates the importance of non-perennial river systems in supporting the biodiversity. It has been established that groundwater ... -
Assessing hydrogeology of springs in Heuningnes Catchment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Springs have been a significant source of water for flora and fauna since the beginning of human history and, in some circumstances, the only source capable of supplying enough water to sustain domestic and agricultural ... -
Assessing knowledge, attitude and practices of male condom use among male employees fifty years and older at a diamond mining company in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: The HIV / AIDS pandemic have been characterized as the greatest natural challenge ever to confront humanity and one of the great moral causes of our time (World Bank, 2007). Although, the HIV and AIDS pandemic ... -
Assessing knowledge, skills and attitudes of undergraduate nursing students regarding student-centered learning approach in a university in the Volta Region, Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Globally, Student-Centered Learning Approach (SCLA) as a pedagogical strategy has become the accepted practice in higher education. This approach to teaching and learning requires that students take responsibility for their ...